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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Fleeing From God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,983 views

    To escape the presence of God is not rational thinking, certainly for a prophet of God. But how many of us are rational when we reject God’s commands and escape his attention? And that leads us to consider how much Jonah is like us.

    Jonah 1:1-4 Fleeing from God 10/19/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Responding to the call of God is a mixed bag among biblical characters. There is Abraham, the model of obedience. God calls him to leave his homeland and he leaves. God calls him to sacrifice his son, and he rises early the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look And See If There Be Any Sorrow Like My Sorrow – Focus On Nigeria Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2024
     | 1,353 views

    Not all believers are aware of the continuing atrocities against Christians in Nigeria from the hand of wicked Islam. We examine some of this and look at practical issues in martyrdom. We must stand with our fellow Christians being killed and tortured in Nigeria and other nations. Pray for them.

    LOOK AND SEE IF THERE BE ANY SORROW LIKE MY SORROW – FOCUS ON NIGERIA There is one certainty in following God, be that 4 000 years ago right up to our current time. It will be a road of sorrow and isolation and persecution. It always has been that way because there is always a war raging. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Qualified For A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,599 views

    By God's design the church is supposed to be lead by elders who are older, spiritually mature men who meet important qualifications. In this sermon, we examine the qualifications for elders from 1 Timothy 3.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed the Disney film, “The Lion King?” 1. You remember, then, that Mufasa was the king of the Pride Lands. 2. He had a son named Simba, and an evil brother named Scar. 3. Scar usurped the throne by murdering his brother, and driving Simba, the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For Anything (Part 2: In The Heavenly Realm Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,338 views

    To successfully navigate life, Christians must understand their relationship to the heavenly realm. This message examines the five passages in Ephesians where the phrase "in the heavenly places" is found and discusses what each one means to believers.

    Intro As we approach a Presidential election, we all feel a degree of uncertainty about the future. The agendas of the two parties are very different and would take the whole nation on very different paths. What will be the outcome of the coming election? How will that affect each of us personally? ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dynamite Power

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 31, 2024
     | 815 views

    Wait for the power of the Holy Spirit

    Dynamite Power Acts 1:4-8 Good morning, Channel 6 News in Knoxville reported that a box, believed to contain dynamite, was found at a recycling plant. Channel 6 News reported, “The ATF agent on the scene spoke with them about the potential damage from dynamite. Agent Jason Dobbs, a certified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Unity In The Church: And The Boundaries Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024
     | 2,102 views

    We have a perfect example from Jesus about what it means to walk in unity. On Earth, Jesus sought to do the perfect will of God the Father.

    You can tell when you walk into a church, and spend any amount of time there, whether that church is united or not. What is Christian unity? We know it when we see it. We can feel it. You can feel the peace around the table. You can sense the peace and unity in the service, the bible studies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Barriers And Bridges To God Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    In this passage we are drawn to run to Jesus by contrasting the “old ways” of trying to get to God versus the “new and living way” to get to God through Jesus. How do people try to get to God? Let’s see:

    I don’t know why but bridges have always been amazing to me. I think I am amazed by them because of what accomplish. They overcome barriers and literally “build bridges” to places previously difficult or impossible to get. For example: The longest bridge in the world was completed in 2011. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Kingdom Part 5 - The Dragnet

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 24, 2024
     | 1,041 views

    This is the fifth in a series of sermons from Matthew 13.

    Title: “Parables of the Kingdom Part V – The Dragnet” Script: Mt. 13:47-50 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 2-25-24 Intro: If you were a child in the 1960’s you most likely remember the tv series that introduced the world to Sgt. Joe Friday and his faithful assistant, officer Bill Gannon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2025
     | 427 views

    4 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-IV—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: ‘The Constitution of the United States of America’ is a document that records the unprecedented experimental design for a new country, that was born from the collective wisdom of the founding fathers. One of their main concerns in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    03 Joy In Humility Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,402 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we embrace Christlike humility.

    If you’ve ever heard about the life of Mother Teresa, you know her story is remarkable. She spent decades serving the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta, India, tending to people who had nothing—no money, no health, no hope. She didn’t live for comfort, recognition, or personal success. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Barriers To Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 28, 2026
     | 430 views

    Stop waiting for "perfect conditions" before you are faithful. Be faithful whether you are in the ‘pit,’ ‘prison,’ or ‘palace.’ This message discusses 6 Barriers to our being faithful stewards.

    In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus told a parable of a nobleman who was to embark on a journey. Before leaving for His journey, He gave 10 of his servants 10 minas; that is, each servant received a mina from the Master. On giving each servant a mina, the Master said to them, "Occupy till I come”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Johns avatar

    Reaping From God's Chastening

    Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    God’s relation to mankind and how he "corrects" His children.

    Reaping from God’s Chastening Hebrews 12:4-13 Introduction It is hard to be loved by perfection. As a virtuoso pounces upon the keys of a piano determined to summon forth its most resonant sounds; as a sculptor furiously chips away at a large piece of marble intent on releasing the image of beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,936 views

    This sermon was a challenge to paarents to live out their faith.

    Mother’s Day May 13, 2001 When we come to Mother’s Day each year there are two things that concern me. 1. After five years of mother’s day messages, what do you say that is different than before? 2. Having never been a mother, I am careful about doing any criticizing. Sorry men, but being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: Born To Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,663 views

    A Christmas message on why Christ came.

    Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Causing A Commotion

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Things are never the same when the Word of God is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit; believed in the heart of the Christian; and practiced in the life of the saint. Certain change is inevitable.

    CAUSING A COMMOTION "And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way." Acts 19:.23 Hebrews 4:12 tells us that "the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist